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Status After a Collision
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Status After a Collision
DRIVING AFTER A COLLISION
If the vehicle is involved in a collision, the
functionality of the vehicle could be
reduced.
Depending upon the severity of the
collision the following vehicle functions
may come into effect:
• engine shut down
• inertia switch tripped, which cuts off
the fuel pumps
• doors unlock
• hazard and interior lights come on (the
hazard lights will remain on until the
inertia switch is reset)
• the message centre will display
INERTIA SWITCH TRIPPED
• exterior lights will maintain their state.
ATTEMPTING TO START THE
VEHICLE
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or personal
injury, do not under any
circumstances, attempt to start the
vehicle if you see or smell fuel.
The inertia switch may have been tripped
by the collision. This will cut off the fuel
pumps. The switch must be reset before
the engine will start.
Resetting the switch
If no fuel leak is apparent:
1. Press the engine START/STOP
button, without pressing the brake
pedal, to turn the ignition back to
convenience mode (ignition OFF).
Wait for approximately 10 seconds.
2. Press the engine START/STOP button
again, without pressing the brake
pedal, to turn the ignition ON. Wait 30
seconds.
3. Make a further check for fuel leaks.
4. Press the START/STOP button with
the brake pedal depressed to start the
engine as normal.
MOVING THE VEHICLE
If the engine starts, the vehicle may be
moved carefully to a position of safety. Do
not move the vehicle further than
necessary.
Recovery
Even if the vehicle appears driveable after
the collision, it should not be driven or
towed. Concealed damage could make
the vehicle impossible to manoeuvre. See
page 224.